Author: Colorado SKIES Academy
Colorado SKIES Academy is a free public charter school authorized by the Cherry Creek School District, open to students throughout the Arapahoe County and Douglas County areas.
This STEAM middle school serving grades 6-8 is located at Centennial Airport next to Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight.
Thought of the Week
January 18, 2025
“I am among those who think that science has great beauty. A scientist in their laboratory is not only a technician: they are also a child confronting natural phenomena that impress them like a fairy tale.” –Marie Curie, a pioneering…
Message from the Director
January 12, 2025
Welcome back, Colorado Skies Academy families! We hope you had a wonderful holiday break and could relax and recharge with your loved ones. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the unpredictable Colorado weather. As we all know,…
You’re Invited: CSA “Skies the Limit Bazaar”
January 12, 2025
Colorado Skies Academy families, join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and exploration at the CSA “Skies the Limit Bazaar” on April 29th from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Colorado Skies Academy Campus! Details below: At the…
Weekly Flight Simulator Training
January 12, 2025
We’re elated to announce that our weekly visits to Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight for flight simulator training will resume next week! Our learners eagerly anticipate these weekly visits, and we’re excited to see the impact this experience…
Thought of the Week
January 12, 2025
“Science is not a boy’s game, it is not a girl’s game. It is everyone’s game. It’s about where we are and where we’re going.” – Nichelle Nichols (American actress and NASA ambassador)
Message from the Director
December 15, 2024
Colorado SKIES Academy Families, We had an exciting week last week at Colorado SKIES Academy! Our Learners did a wonderful job sharing their projects with families during their Presentation of Learning (POL). We are so proud of their hard work…
School Supply Drive
December 15, 2024
Hello CSA Community, We are hosting a school supply drive to gather supplies for a school that has been affected by the hurricanes in Florida. Please ask learners give any donations to their advisory teacher. The Advisory with the most…
Thought of the Week
December 15, 2024
“We can choose to be a character in a story written by someone else or we can choose to be the author of our own story.” – Ruby Garcia
Message from the Director
November 17, 2024
Colorado SKIES Academy Families, It was such an honor to celebrate our CSA Veterans and hear their inspirational stories shared during the Veterans Day assembly! Gratitude to Mr. Kemper and Mr. E. for organizing and executing such a memorable experience…
School Supply Drive
November 17, 2024
Hello CSA Community, We are hosting a school supply drive to gather supplies for a school that has been affected by the hurricanes in Florida. Please ask learners give any donations to their advisory teacher. The Advisory with the most…
CSA Learners of Merit
November 17, 2024
We held our first CSA Learners of Merit Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 1, 2024. Five categories are awarded each quarter, with nominations being made by CSA facilitators, and include Silent Scholar, Leader, Academian, Helping Hands, and Tolerance Ambassador. The…
CSA Spirit Days
November 17, 2024
Hello CSA Families! I wanted to reach out and share some exciting news about upcoming Spirit Wear and Sportswear days at Colorado Skies Academy. Wednesday – Spirit Wear Wednesday: Every Wednesday, we encourage our learners and staff to wear Colorado…
Wings Over the Rockies Museum: Build an Airplane Out of Food Challenge
November 17, 2024
Join us at Exploration of Flight as we wrap up our Food Drive! Enjoy aircraft, pilots, activities, and more! Receive $1 off with a donation of a non-perishable food or donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies!* Join us…
Thought of the Week
November 17, 2024
“Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute.” – Gil Stern
Drones Prepare Students for Soaring Careers in Aviation and Aerospace
November 17, 2024
Read at the Colorado League of Charter Schools!
Message from the Director
November 11, 2024
Colorado SKIES Academy Families, We hope that you stayed safe and warm during the storm last week. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus on Tuesday. Our Halloween Spirit Week may be over, but we will continue to…
CSA Learners of Merit
November 11, 2024
We held our first CSA Learners of Merit Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 1, 2024. Five categories are awarded each quarter, with nominations being made by CSA facilitators, and include Silent Scholar, Leader, Academian, Helping Hands, and Tolerance Ambassador. The…
CSA Spirit Days
November 11, 2024
Hello CSA Families! I wanted to reach out and share some exciting news about upcoming Spirit Wear and Sportswear days at Colorado Skies Academy. Wednesday – Spirit Wear Wednesday: Every Wednesday, we encourage our learners and staff to wear Colorado…
School Supply Drive
November 11, 2024
Hello CSA Community, We are hosting a school supply drive to gather supplies for a school that has been affected by the hurricanes in Florida. Please ask learners give any donations to their advisory teacher. The Advisory with the most…
Wings Over the Rockies Museum: Build an Airplane Out of Food Challenge
November 11, 2024
Join us at Exploration of Flight as we wrap up our Food Drive! Enjoy aircraft, pilots, activities, and more! Receive $1 off with a donation of a non-perishable food or donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies!* Join us…
Thought of the Week
November 11, 2024
“You’ve never been lost until you’ve been lost at Mach 3.” – Paul F. Crickmore
Message from the Director
October 28, 2024
Colorado SKIES Academy Families, We are so proud of our CSA learners and the amazing job they did in their Presentation of Learning project presentations last week! The growing knowledge and confidence was evident in every learner, and everyone learned…